Opportunities at Aspiritech
Software Testers
You should:
- be diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome or High-Functioning Autism
- be able to commute to Aspiritech's office in Highland Park or client sites (Northern Chicago Area)
- be willing to work for at least 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
We do not require prior knowledge or job experience of software programming and/or testing for software testers.
Currently, Aspiritech is in its start-up phase. We have just starting getting paid work for our first six trained testers and hope to start a new training group soon. Unfortunately, we have many more applications than spots right now for new trainees. However, if you meet the above criteria and would like to be placed on a waiting list, please complete the following applications and return them to Aspiritech, 1950 Sheridan Road, #203, Highland Park, IL 60035.
Employment ApplicationCandidate Attributes Form
You will be contacted as openings for trainees and testers become available. We appreciate your patience.
Manager (Software Engineer) – currently no paid openings available
You should:
- excel at software programming and testing
- have prior experience of managing software testing projects
- be able to commute to Aspiritech's office in Highland Park or client sites (Northern Chicago Area)
- be willing to manage approximately 5 testers with Asperger's syndrome
- be able to work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Pedagogic Staff (Autism Expert, Therapist)
You should:
- have prior professional experience of helping individuals with autism
- have a good level of understanding of software programming and testing
- be able to commute to Aspiritech's office in Highland Park or client sites (Northern Chicago Area)
- be willing to manage approximately 10 testers with Asperger's syndrome
- be able to work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Volunteer
Here are just a few examples of how you can help to make our dream happen:
- support our employees with Asperger's with their commuting needs
- help with PR campaigns
- help with graphic and web sit design and development
- help our fundraising efforts
- act as a job coach
If you'd like to get involved, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us at info@aspiritech.org.